Gutturopalatine

/ɡʌtərəˈpælətaɪn/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to both the throat and the palate; describing anatomical or phonetic features of the back throat and roof of mouth.

Etymology

From Latin guttur (throat) plus palatine (from Latin palatum 'palate'), a medical and linguistic term for structures or functions of both regions.

Kelly Says

Doctors use the term gutturopalatine when examining conditions affecting both the soft palate and the throat, because problems in one area often affect function in the other.

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